Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 2 medium-sized white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 4 large tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 4 medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 medium-sized zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 medium-sized green bell peppers, coarsely chopped
• 2 medium-sized onions, coarsely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a soup pot, combine all the ingredients; mix well and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender.